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    Senior Security Engineer, Application Security - Chicago, United States - Amazon

    Amazon
    Amazon Chicago, United States

    4 weeks ago

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    Description
    In Amazon Stores, we ship some of the widest arrays of technology found at any company.

    From to world class machine learning pipelines, from cutting-edge digital healthcare to no-checkout retail, we push the boundaries of technology in every direction using the globe's largest AWS deployment.

    As an AppSec engineer, you will collaborate with software development teams to ensure we keep our customers safe while developing these novel services.

    In a given day, you might be inspecting an application's code for security issues, building a new framework to help our software developers build faster and more securely, or fine-tuning the design for a new service alongside its software developers.

    The ideal candidate combines technical acumen with an ability to lead by influence and communicate clearly. Technically, this person will be a security generalist with one or more areas of deep expertise. In their communication, they will clearly articulate risks to technical and non-technical audiences alike. Interpersonally, successful candidates will effectively harmonize disparate opinions while effectively prioritizing risks to guide their partners towards secure solutions.
    Our organization prizes its employees, and we show it through investing in work-life harmony.

    We have dedicated resources that consistently innovate in reducing on-call time and ensuring the team spend their time on the highest-value tasks.

    Join the stores AppSec organization to work hard, have fun, and make history
    Key job responsibilities

    • Creating, updating, and maintaining threat models for a wide variety of software projects
    • Manual and Automated Secure Code Review, primarily in Java, Python and JavaScript
    • Development of security automation tools
    • Adversarial security analysis using cuttingedge tools to augment manual effort
    • Security training and outreach for internal development teams
    • Security architecture and design guidance
    • Lead execution and definition of security strategy for your team
    • Mentor and develop teammates both technically and professionally
    • Seek out, develop, and advocate for new technology to identify and mitigate complex risks
    • Effectively navigate novel situations and problems that do not have a defined solution
    About the team
    About Amazon Security
    Diverse Experiences
    Amazon Security values diverse experiences.

    Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply.

    If your career is just starting, hasn't followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don't let it stop you from applying.

    Why Amazon Security?
    At Amazon, security is central to maintaining customer trust and delivering delightful customer experiences.

    Our organization is responsible for creating and maintaining a high bar for security across all of Amazon's products and services.

    We offer talented security professionals the chance to accelerate their careers with opportunities to build experience in a wide variety of areas including cloud, devices, retail, entertainment, healthcare, operations, and physical stores.

    Inclusive Team Culture
    In Amazon Security, it's in our nature to learn and be curious. Ongoing DEI events and learning experiences inspire us to continue learning and to embrace our uniqueness. Addressing the toughest security challenges requires that we seek out and celebrate a diversity of ideas, perspectives, and voices.
    Training & Career Growth
    We're continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth's Best Employer.

    That's why you'll find endless knowledge-sharing, training, and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

    Work/Life Balance
    We value work-life harmony.

    Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture.

    When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there's nothing we can't achieve.
    We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:
    Arlington, VA, USA | Atlanta, GA, USA | Austin, TX, USA | Chicago, IL, USA | Dallas, TX, USA | New York, NY, USA | Seattle, WA, USA | Sunnyvale, CA, USA
    Basic Qualifications

    • BS in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work experience
    • 5+ years of experience with at least three of the following: thread modeling, secure coding, identity management and authentication, software development, cryptography, penetration testing, cloud security, mobile security, or network security.
    • Advanced knowledge and understanding of security engineering, system and network security, authentication an security protocols, cryptography, or application security.
    • Experience reading and writing in at least one programming language
    Preferred Qualifications

    • Excellent judgement in assessing and prioritizing technical risk
    • Strong application security background with a focus on scalable solutions
    • Experience building and securing complex AWS architecture
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
    Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

    Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

    For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit
    Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets.

    The base pay for this position ranges from $136,000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $247,600/year in our highest geographic market.

    Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

    Amazon is a total compensation company.

    Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.

    For more information, please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
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